Tower Foreman

As a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, we're part of a family of 20+ companies tackling tough construction, environmental, and technical challenges. Working at a Calista Brice company means joining a team where cultural values and practical innovation come together to create meaningful impact. You'll experience the stability of a large organization while enjoying the tight-knit community and entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company, with opportunities to grow your career across our diverse family of businesses.

Calista Brice is owned by Calista Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. ANCs were created to support economic development and self-determination for Alaska's Indigenous peoples. Our work directly contributes to advancing the social, cultural, and economic welfare of over 35,000 Alaska Natives in the Calista Region.

What does STG Inc do?

STG Inc. excels at infrastructure development in environmentally and logistically complex locations. Our teams deliver specialized projects across Alaska, including wind energy installations, communication towers, and power systems for remote communities. All our work is guided by our mission to support the sustainable development of rural Alaska by delivering projects with the highest levels of professionalism, innovation, safety, and quality. We provide training and advancement paths that allow you to grow your career while delivering essential services to communities that need them most.

STG Inc. is a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, a group of 20+ companies delivering construction, engineering, and environmental solutions across the United States.

What can you expect?

As the Tower Foreman, you will work onsite in Alaska and will be responsible for leading and supervising all field activities associated with telecommunications tower construction, microwave system installation, and related civil construction projects throughout Alaska. You will direct daily work activities for tower crews and subcontractors, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, schedules, and quality standards. You will serve as the primary on-site leader, coordinating manpower, equipment, materials, logistics, and safety compliance while maintaining regular communication with Project Management regarding project progress, field conditions, and resource needs. This position routinely performs tower erection, microwave installation, maintenance, and general construction work in remote and austere environments while promoting a culture of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

How will you do it?

• Lead and supervise all field activities for telecommunications tower construction, microwave installation, civil construction, maintenance, and repair projects.

• Report to the Project Manager to receive project directives and coordinate execution of site-specific work plans.

• Plan, organize, assign, and supervise daily work activities to maximize crew productivity and project efficiency.

• Execute project work in accordance with contract requirements, drawings, specifications, schedules, and company quality standards.

• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, tools, and subcontractors to support project execution.

• Regularly communicate with Project Management and Procurement & Logistics regarding project status, material requirements, equipment needs, schedule updates, and field conditions.

• Prepare, complete, and submit daily reports, timecards, production reports, safety documentation, inspection reports, and other required project documentation in a timely manner.

• Train, mentor, evaluate, and develop crew members while providing leadership, coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action as needed.

• Delegate work assignments based on employee skill level, project priorities, and changing field conditions.

• Promote teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and safe work practices among all crew members.

• Conduct daily safety meetings, job hazard analyses, toolbox talks, and work planning discussions.

• Support and enforce the Company's Health and Safety Program and ensure compliance with OSHA, company policies, customer requirements, and project-specific safety plans.

• Verify required personal protective equipment (PPE), fall protection, rigging equipment, rescue equipment, and other safety equipment are available, inspected, and properly used.

• Monitor job site safety and immediately suspend or modify unsafe work practices when necessary.

• Investigate and report accidents, incidents, near misses, injuries, and unsafe conditions in accordance with company procedures.

• Serve as the primary field contact for employee safety concerns.

• Perform telecommunications tower erection, structural modifications, microwave antenna installation, equipment installation, maintenance, and repair.

• Install microwave antennas, waveguide, coaxial cable, fiber, grounding systems, weatherproofing materials, and associated telecommunications equipment.

• Align, test, and cross-polarize microwave antenna systems.

• Perform tower rigging, crane signaling, lifting operations, and material handling activities.

• Perform general civil construction activities including excavation, foundations, concrete work, site preparation, and equipment installation.

• Operate hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and specialized telecommunications installation equipment.

• Climb telecommunications towers up to 300 feet while working safely at heights in varying weather conditions.

• Perform physically demanding work including climbing, lifting, carrying, kneeling, bending, balancing, and working in remote environments for extended periods.

• Assist other construction trades as needed to support overall project completion.

• Travel throughout Alaska to support remote construction projects (up to 100% travel).

• Maintain required certifications, licenses, and training required by law, customers, or company policy.

• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Functions:  

This position directly supervises assigned tower crew members and coordinates the work of subcontractors while on project sites. Responsibilities include assigning work, monitoring productivity, providing training and mentorship, evaluating performance, promoting safety compliance, and ensuring work is completed in accordance with project requirements, company policies, and quality standards.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of telecommunications tower construction methods, materials, equipment, terminology, and industry best practices.

• Extensive knowledge of tower climbing, fall protection systems, rigging practices, rescue procedures, and applicable OSHA and ANSI standards.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise crews, coordinate work activities, mentor employees, and maintain project productivity.

• Knowledge of microwave communications systems, antenna installation, grounding systems, waveguide, coaxial cable, and related telecommunications infrastructure.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, site plans, specifications, tower drawings, and manufacturer installation requirements.

• Proficiency in the safe use of hand and power tools, rigging equipment, rope systems, and knot-tying techniques required for tower erection, maintenance, and material handling.

• Skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines and general time management.

• Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work with or without direct supervision.

• Ability to safely utilize electronic test equipment and other specialized tools in performance of duties.

• Ability to safely use harnesses, belts, ropes, and any other required protective equipment gear required to meet all duties of position.

• Ability to work in a team environment, take direction from supervisor(s), high degree of attention to details, follow work rules, and adhere to project schedule.

• Ability to work productively under pressure.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, instruction manuals, blueprints, and specifications.

• Ability to participate in group meetings.

• Ability to travel to remote places for work related purposes (up to 100% of time).

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

• Ability to live and work with co-workers in close quarters and keep good morale.

• Ability to conduct oneself in the best interest of the Company while on the job or representing STG.

• Ability to act as a team member and mentor to less experienced laborers in a respectful and supportive manner.

Who is STG Inc. looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Five (5) years of telecommunications tower construction or related construction experience required.

• Three (3) years of experience leading tower erection projects in remote or challenging environments required.

• Experience installing, maintaining, and aligning microwave antenna systems required.

• Experience with waveguide installation and testing preferred.

• Current Tower Safety and Rescue Certification required.

• Current Rigging Certification required.

• First Aid/CPR certification required or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred at hire; required within twelve (12) months of employment.

• Valid state driver’s license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Company’s Driving Policy preferred.

• Ability to pass a drug, driving, and background screening.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. This position primarily works outdoors at active construction sites throughout Alaska, including remote and rural locations, and is regularly exposed to varying weather conditions including rain, snow, ice, wind, heat, and extreme cold. Work is performed at significant heights on telecommunications towers up to 300 feet and requires frequent climbing, lifting, carrying, kneeling, bending, balancing, and other physically demanding activities. Employees may work around heavy equipment, cranes, energized electrical systems, excavation activities, and moving machinery. Extended workdays, rotational schedules, overnight travel, shared field accommodations, and weekend work may be required based on project demands. The employee must be able to adapt to changing project priorities, maintain constant situational awareness, comply with all company safety requirements, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment while supporting projects in remote Alaska locations.

More reasons you will love working with STG Inc.:

• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums. *Eligible if expected to work 130 hours per month or more for at least 90 days

• Dental and Vision Insurance.

• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D. *Does not carry over into off season period.

• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance. *Does not carry over into off season period.

• Ten (10) paid holidays. *When regularly scheduled to work that day.

• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.

• Safety Gear Allowance: $350 in reimbursement annually

*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at recruitment@calistabrice.com  

How do you apply?

Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com/open-positions and use the Company tab to filter by subsidiary company.

You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from STG Inc?  Simply reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com  

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started!

For the full job description including physical and environmental demands please reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com